I wasn't comfortable cosleeping, so if DD would not settle in her bassinet at night, I'd sleep on the couch with her. It is very wide, with two ottomans and then pillows keeping her from moving (wow that sounds like a SIDS nightmare, but it actually worked and was safe). It also meant that as she stirred, I could pat her belly back to sleep, And if she didn't go back to sleep I'd feed her.

That way DH got a gull nights sleep, and could take her during the day so I could sleep.

We also out her in the car for a few night drives so she slept. I went with DH, couldn't bear the thought of not being with her, when really I should have slept. I also found it very hard to sleep in bed, if it was still early, and found it easier to "nap" on the couch.

Hi there,
I'm not a mum, but there is a 24/7 free hotline you can call 1800882436, you can call with any questions about pregnancy, new borns etc, google "pregnancy, birth and baby" it's a government run iniative, its Australia wide, I believe they have nurses and midwives etc that you can talk to any time of day or night

Thank you so much for sharing this contact. I called last night and they were so helpful and gave me some tips which helped me get some sleep last night.

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